@istoryalv: Drive 20 minutes from San Luis Obispo like @sunshinedgtl did and you’ll find Morro Bay — the first chapter of Filipino history in America. On October 18, 1587, the galleon Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza landed by Morro Bay. Here, Filipinos—then referred to as indios luzones—made contact with the Chumash people. This moment became the first recorded presence of Asians in the continental United States, predating the Saint Malo settlement in Louisiana by nearly two centuries. For centuries, this landing went unrecognized until the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), founded by Dorothy and Fred Cordova in 1992, worked to recover and honor it. Through their efforts, Morro Bay was officially dedicated in 1995. Each October, Filipino American History Month continues to commemorate this pivotal moment. For many, the landing at Morro Bay represents the intertwined story of Filipinos in the United States—a reminder that while this was the beginning of our recorded history here, community efforts ensure our stories continue to live on. Sources: Chua, 2018 | FANHS, 2011 | Meares, 2025 | Pham, 2025

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